Profile of Dean James, a 24-Year-Old Naturalized Player for the Indonesian National Team with Extraordinary Potential

Kapanlagi.com - The Chairman of PSSI, Erick Thohir, announced that the Indonesian National Team will add three new naturalized players ahead of the match against Australia on March 20, 2025. The three players are Emilio Audero, Joey Pelupessy, and Dean James. The naturalization process has already begun, and the necessary documents have been well prepared.

One player who has caught attention is the young player named Dean James. The footballer born in Leiden, Netherlands, on April 30, 2000, is ready to be new ammunition for the Indonesian National Team! He plays as a left-back for Go Ahead Eagles in the Dutch Eredivisie and has Indonesian blood from his grandmother's side. The naturalization process is ongoing, expected to be completed by March 2025.

How is the process? Dean James's naturalization is being handled by PSSI. He is open to representing the Indonesian National Team, but his current focus is on Go Ahead Eagles. His contract with Go Ahead Eagles ends on June 30, 2028, extended on January 22, 2025. Standing at 1.77 m tall, he has never represented the Dutch National Team.

1. Brilliant Career in the Land of Windmills

This handsome 1.77 m football player is known to have never represented the Dutch National Team. Dean James's career journey is quite impressive. He started his career at the Ajax Amsterdam academy, one of the best football academies in the world.

After that, he joined Jong Volendam (2018-2023), then played for Volendam senior (2020-2023) before finally donning the Go Ahead Eagles jersey (2023-present). His contract with Go Ahead Eagles ends on June 30, 2028.

2. Sweet Achievements at Go Ahead Eagles

At Go Ahead Eagles, Dean James has recorded 22 appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists. Supporters of the Indonesian National Team must be eagerly awaiting Dean James's debut in the red and white jersey.

With the addition of this player, PSSI hopes to improve the performance of the Indonesian National Team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the Asian zone. Let's pray for the smooth naturalization process of Dean James, Emilio Audero, and Joey Pelupessy.

(kpl/dyn)